The information presented in columns 1 through 3 as well as the related descriptions of the per pupil cost calculations are contained in the 2010 Comparative Spending Guide and can be found on the Department of Education's Internet address: http://www.state.nj.us/education under Finance, when available. This publication is available in the board office and public libraries. The same calculations were performed using the 2009-10 revised appropriations and 2010-11 budgeted appropriations presented in this advertised budget. Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost is defined as current expense exclusive of tuition expenditures, transportation, residential costs, and judgments against the school district. For all years, it also includes the restricted entitlement aids. With the exception of Total Equipment Cost, each of the other per pupil cost calculations presented is a component of the total comparative per pupil cost, although all components are not shown.

Shared Services

The district participates in a jointure with North Hanover for six

regular education bus routes.

The district has agreements with Plumsted Township for use of

facilites, lawn amd maintenance equipment, Student Resource Officer,

Local Area Netwrok, and snow removal

The district has an agreement with North Hanover to purchase gasoline

The Plumsted branch of teh Ocean County Library system is connected to